Chung-Yun Hse

Chung-Yun Hse
Born(1935-02-19)February 19, 1935[2]
DiedNovember 12, 2021(2021-11-12) (aged 86)
Austin, Texas[2]
EducationLouisiana State University (MS)
University of Washington (PhD)[3]
Known for"Application of resin and composite technology to advance the use of wood fiber resources into high performance composite products"[1]
SpouseSuh H Hse[4]
Children3[4]
Scientific career
InstitutionsUSDA Forest Service, Southern Research Station[1]

Chung-Yun Hse (February 19, 1935 – November 12, 2021) was a Taiwanese American research scientist in wood utilization, who was an elected fellow (FIAWS) of the International Academy of Wood Science.[5] He served at the USDA Forest Service Southern Research Station in Pineville, Louisiana from 1967 through 2019.

Education and research career

Originally from Taiwan, Chung-Yun Hse obtained a master's degree in forest soil chemistry from Louisiana State University.[3] In 1972, he received a PhD in wood science and technology from the University of Washington.[1]

In 1963, a new research program was initiated at the Southern Forest Experiment Station in Pineville, Louisiana to address the lack of forest product utilization research in the Southern United States.[3] A key component of that research was development of wood adhesives to bind resinous wood from southern pines for plywood production, and Hse was selected to address that area of research.[3]

During his 50-year career with the US Forest Service, Hse produced three US patents,[6] authored or coauthored more than 150 research publications,[7] and hosted more than 40 scientists from research institutes and universities around the world.[4][3] He retired in January 2020 as emeritus scientist.[8]

Awards

Awards from USDA Forest Service:[8]

  • 1992 – Award for Technology Transfer from Station Director
  • 2001 – Award for International Programs from Station Director
  • 2003 – Award for Sustained Excellence in Science from Station Director
  • 2004 – Honor Award for Distinguished Science from Forest Service Chief

National and international recognition:[8]

  • 1994 – Award for Excellence in International Forestry Cooperation and Exchange from Chinese Ministry of Forestry
  • 1998 – Fellow of the International Academy of Wood Science[9]
  • 2001 – China's Friendship Award in appreciation of enthusiastic support for China's construction and friendly cooperation
  • 2008 – Fred W. Gottschalk Memorial Award for outstanding service to the Forest Products Society
  • 2012 – Distinguished Service Award Society of Wood Science and Technology
  • 2013 – The International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Award of The People's Republic of China

Patents

  • Method of bonding particle board and the like using polyisocyanate/phenolic adhesive (1980).[10]
  • Process for detoxification of CCA-treated wood (2007).[11]
  • Process for rapid microwave-enhanced detoxification of CCA-treated wood (2011).[12]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Chung-Yun Hse". March 21, 2022. Retrieved March 10, 2024 – via www.fs.usda.gov.
  2. ^ a b "Chung Hse Obituary - Austin, TX". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d e Barnett, James (July 30, 2018). "Leaving big influence on southern forests". laforestry. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c "IN MEMORY OF DR. CHUNG-YUN HSE". swst.org. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  5. ^ "International Academy of Wood Science|Deceased Fellows". The International Academy of Wood Science. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
  6. ^ "Chung-Yun Hse Inventions, Patents and Patent Applications - Justia Patents Search". patents.justia.com. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  7. ^ "Chung-Yun HSE | Doctor of Philosophy | US Forest Service, CO | FS | Southern Research Station | Research profile". Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  8. ^ a b c "FPS Mourns the Passing of Dr. Chung Hse, Long-Time FPS Member and Award Recipient - Forest Products Society". forestprod.org. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  9. ^ "Deceased Fellows". www.iaws-web.org. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  10. ^ "US Patent for Method of bonding particle board and the like using polyisocyanate/phenolic adhesive Patent (Patent # 4,209,433 issued June 24, 1980) - Justia Patents Search". patents.justia.com. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  11. ^ "US Patent for Process for detoxification of CCA-treated wood Patent (Patent # 7,160,526 issued January 9, 2007) - Justia Patents Search". patents.justia.com. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  12. ^ "US Patent for Process for rapid microwave-enhanced detoxification of CCA-treated wood Patent (Patent # 8,043,399 issued October 25, 2011) - Justia Patents Search". patents.justia.com. Retrieved March 10, 2024.